Manjula Fernando
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Biography
Prof. Manjula Fernando received his BScEng degree with first class honours from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 1993 and he was awarded the inaugural Ceylon Electricity Board Gold Medal and Prize for the best performance in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He received his Technical Licentiate degree from Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden and the PhD degree from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden in 1997 and 1999 respectively. In May 1993, he started his career as an instructor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya and at present he is working as a Senior Professor. During his career, he was a guest researcher at Fachbereich Elektrotechnik, HTWS, Zitau GERMANY, at Chalmers University of Technology SWEDEN, at Manchester University UK, and at University of Brescia Italy. He is a senior member of IEEE from 2010. He was the founder chair of IEEE Sri Lanka section Power and Energy Society chapter in 2010 and awarded the IEEE PES Outstanding Engineer Award in 2016, the chair of IEEE Sri Lanka Central Region subsection in 2009 and the general chair of Fourth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS2009) in 2009. He is a Charted Electrical Engineer from 2008, and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers from 2014. He was the head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya from September 2016 to September 2022.
⮚ AI and ML Applications in Power Engineering
⮚ Imaging Applications in Power Engineering
⮚ Statistics and Signal Processing Applications in Power Engineering
⮚ RF and Microwave Engineering Applications
⮚ Energy related Issues
⮚ Power Systems Related Issues
⮚ Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus
⮚ Lightning and Lightning Protection
⮚ New alternative Insulation
⮚ PhD in High Voltage Engineering from the Chalmers University of Technology (CTH), Sweden (Dec 1999)
⮚ Tech. Lic. Electrical Plant Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden (May 1997)
⮚ B.Sc. Eng specialized in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with First Class Honors : University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (May 1993).
⮚ Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) from April 2014
⮚ Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, USA (IEEE) from May 2010
⮚ Charted Electrical Engineer (IESL) from August 2008
⮚ Corporate member, Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) from November 2008
⮚ Life member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), from August 2008
⮚ Senior Professor (September 2016 - )
⮚ Head of the Department (September 2016 - September 2022)
⮚ Professor ( September 2008 – September 2016)
⮚ Senior Lecturer (January 2000 – September 2008)
⮚ Lecturer (June 1994- January 2000)
⮚ Instructor (May 1993- June 1994)
⮚ SMIEEE
⮚ FIESL
⮚ CEng
⮚ Frequency Domain Measurements for Diagnosis of Power Transformers: Experiences from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and UK (2020 - ), Collaboration with University of Exeter and The University of Manchester, UK, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, The University of Queensland, Australia, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia, Energy Queensland, Australia, and Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka
⮚ Lightning related study in heritage monuments (2017 -2021, Published in IEEE ACCESS, presented in IEEE ICIIS, IESL etc), Collaboration with Vellore Institute of technology, India, (Principal Investigator)
⮚ ML applications of PDs in generators (2017, presented in IEEE ICIIS 2017), Collaboration with University of Brescia
⮚ Feasibility study of wave energy (2014, Published in Int Journal DERSG in 2014), Collaboration with – Uppsala University, Sweden.
⮚ Lightning related study (2010, presented in IEEE ICIIS 2010 in India), Collaboration with – Uppsala University, Sweden, Indian Institute of Technology, Bangalore India.
⮚ Studies of power transformers (presented in IEEE CEIDP 2007 in Canada), Collaboration with Manchester University, UK
⮚ Studies of composite insulators (presented in IEEE CEIDP 1997 in USA), Collaboration with Fachbereich Elektrotechnik, HTWS, Zitau Germany
⮚ Studies of power transformers (2001, presented in IEEE EI 2001 in USA etc), Collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
⮚ Teir 4* Research Award- 2020, University Research Council, University of Peradeniya, July 2021 based on Google Scholar Citation.
⮚ President’s award for Scientific Publications in Sri Lanka -2013, Awarded in 2015
⮚ NRC Merit award for Scientific Publications in Sri Lanka -2016, 2010 Awarded in 2018, 2014
⮚ IEEE PES Chapter Outstanding Engineer Award, Awarded in 2016
⮚ Best research paper award at Vidulka National Energy Symposium 2013 Orgenized by Sustainable Energy Authority, Sri Lanka
⮚ Commendable papers at University research sessions, University of Peradeniya (three papers) in 2003, in 2000
⮚ Ceylon Electricity Board Gold Medal and Prize for best performance in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1993.
⮚ EE108 Electricity
⮚ EE210 Electrical and Electronic Engineering laboratory
⮚ EE225 Electric Power
⮚ EE280 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
⮚ EE301 Electromagnetism
⮚ EE380 Power and Machines
⮚ EE381 Machines and Drives
⮚ EE572 Power Systems
⮚ EE576 High Voltage Engineering
⮚ EE577 Power System Modelling and Analysis
⮚ EE627 Power System Modeling and Simulation
⮚ EE630 High Voltage Testing
⮚ EE675 High Voltage Technology
⮚ EE661 Power System Analysis
⮚ EE676 Industrial Electrical Systems
⮚ Electrical Installation Training program for Civil technical officers, Southern provincial Council, February 2020
⮚ Building services (Electrical), Technical officers from provincial council Engineering department, September 2018
⮚ Electrical Installation and protection for Engineers, July 2013
⮚ Industrial Supply and Protection for Engineers, and Managers, University of Peradeniya, November 2012.
⮚ Electrical Installation and Protection for Engineers, and Managers, University of Peradeniya, September 2011
⮚ Wind Energy – A Structured Approach to Project Development for Engineers, Mangers, and Project developers, Hotel tree of life, Kandy, August 2010.
⮚ Electrical Installation, Automation and Protection for Engineers, and Managers, University of Peradeniya, July 2010.
⮚ Recent Advances in Lightning and Lightning Protection for Academics and Industries, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore India, December 2009
⮚ Lightning Effects on power and telecommunication system for Engineers, Managers and Undergraduates, University of Peradeniya, July 2010.
⮚ Electrical Energy Auditing and Saving Techniques for Engineers, and Managers, University of Peradeniya, June 2009.
⮚ Electrical Energy Auditing and Saving Techniques for Engineers, and Managers, University of Peradeniya, March 2009.
⮚ Lightning and Lightning Protection, for Engineers, and Managers, University of Colombo, January 2009
⮚ Lightning Protection on Power System, for Engineers, Managers, and Undergraduates, University of Peradeniya, January 2009
⮚ Getting Ready to Renewable Energy, for Engineers from CEB, University of Peradeniya, December 2008
⮚ Electrical Installation and Energy Saving Techniques, for Technical officers, University of Peradeniya, December 2008
⮚ Power System Modeling and Simulation, for Engineers from CEB, University of Peradeniya March/April 2008
⮚ Earthing for Lightning Installation, for Engineers, University of Peradeniya, March 2007
⮚ IEE wiring regulations, for Technical officers from Trelleborg Lanka (pvt) LtD, Colombo, October 2005.
⮚ Electrical Installation and Lightning Protection, For Technical officers, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, September 2005.
⮚ Unesco Regional Training Workshop on Lightning Physics for Researches from Asian Countries, University of Colombo, May 2003
⮚ Coordinator, short course on High voltage open day, for engineers and managers, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, August 2003.
⮚ Trends in Power and HV Engineering, for Engineers, Hotel Janaki, Colombo, May 2001.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
⮚ Venkatesh Srinivasan, Manjula Fernando, Sarath Kumara, Selvaraj Thirumalini, and Vernon Cooray “Modelling and Assessment of Lightning Hazards to Humans in Heritage Monuments in India and Sri Lanka“, IEEE ACCESS, Vol. 8, pp. 228032- 228048, 2020.
⮚ J.R.S.S. Kumara and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Performance of Outdoor Insulators in Tropical Conditions of Sri Lanka”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol 36. No. 4, pp. 26-5, July/August 2020.
⮚ Sarath Kumara, Shanika Matharage, Kapila Bandara, Prasanna Wickramasuriya, Fairouz Yousuf, Chandima Ekanayake, Manjula Fernando, Zhongdong Wang, Stanislaw Gubanski, “Frequency Domain Measurements for Diagnosis of Power Transformers: Experiences from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and UK”, Cigre Science and Engineering Journal, October 2021.
⮚ J.R.S.S. Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, G.A.T.N. Aravinda, D.S. Dalagala, M.A.A.P. Bandara, H.P.I.P. Nandasena and G.A. Jayantha, “Condition Assessment of 132/220 kV Oil-Paper Current Transformers in Sri Lanka”, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 21-30, Nov/Dec.2020.
⮚ Tharaka Wijethunge, Pawara Tharkana, Amila Wimalaweera, Janaka Wijayakulasooriya, Sarath Kumara, Kapila Bandara, and Manjula Fernando, “A Machine Learning Approach for FDS Based Power Transformer Moisture Estimation”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP) 2021, Vancouver Canada
⮚ Primash Morapitiya, Pamudu Ranasinghe, Janaka Wijayakulasooriy, Dilshan Muthukuda, Kapila Bandara and Manjula Fernando, “AI Approach for FRA Based Condition Assessment of Power Transformer” To be presented 17th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2023, August 2023
⮚ Gayantha Herath, Sarath Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, Kapila Bandara, and Ivan Serina, “Comparison of Supervised Machine Learning Techniques for PD Classification in Generator Insulation”, 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017.
⮚ M.A.A.P. Bandara, B.S.H.M.S.Y. Matharage, M.A.R.M. Fernando and G.A. Jayantha, “ANN Approach for Condition Assessment of Oil Filled High Voltage Current Transformers”, Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), 2013.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski, "Leakage Current Patterns on Contaminated Polymeric Surfaces", IEEE Trans. on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 6, No. 5, pp. 688-694, October 1999.
⮚ R.M.L.S. Ramanayake, H.M.N.B. Senarath, J.M.V.D.B. Jayasundara, G.W.K. Prabhath, H.M.H.K. Weerasooriya, M.A.R.M. Fernando, S. Kumara, H.M.V.R.Herath, G.M..RI.Godaliyadda, M.P.B .Ekanayake, and S Athukorala, “Reflectance Multispectral Imaging for Identification of Algae Contamination in High Voltage Insulators”, Imaging Systems and Applications, paper ITh1B. 6, Sep 2021.
⮚ Shehan Seneviratne, Harith Udawatte, Manjula Fernando, Nalin Harischandra and Chandima Ekanayake, “Image-Based Condition Monitoring of Transmission Line Conductors Using Image Processing and Deep Neural Networks” To be presented 17th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2023, August 2023
⮚ I.Z.M. Zumri, M.L.A.S. Mahmood, Bandara S., M.A.R.M. Fernando, G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda, H.M.V.R. Herath, M.P.B. Ekanayake, J.R.S. Kumara and K.M.K.S. Bandara, "Spectral Imaging based Condition Assessment of
Field Aged Power Transformers", Optica Imaging Congress, paper ITh3E.4, August 2023.
⮚ A.H.A.D. Abeysekara, J.R.S.S. Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, M.P.B. Eakanayake, G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda and J.V. Wijayakulasooriya, “Remote Leakage Current Detector for Identification of Insulators Discharges”, IEEE Trans. on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol . 23, No. 4, August 2017.
⮚ T.Herath, J.R.S.S. Kumara, K. Bandara, J. Wijayaklasooriya, M.A.R.M. Fernando and G.A. Jayantha, “Field verification of a Simple Partial Discharge Method for Generator Applications”, IET Science, Measurements & Technology, Vol. 14, No. 7, Sep 2020.
⮚ B. Swarnasinghe; K. Dissanayake; U. Medagoda; J.V. Wijayakulasooriya S. Kumara, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Prony Algorithm for Noise Filtration in Partial Discharge Signals Captured by High Frequency Current Transducer”, IEEE ICD2020 conference, Spain August 2020.
⮚ G.A.T.N. Aravinda, K. Bandara, G.A. Jayantha, J.R.S.S. Kumara, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Applications of Statistical Methods in SFRA to Evaluate a Short Circuit Fault in Transformers”, Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry CEPSI 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 2018.
⮚ E.M.U.N. Ekanayake, H.M.N. P Herath, G.C. Perera, J.R.S.S. Kumara, J.V. Wijayakulasooriya, M.A.R.M. Fernando and K.M.K.S. Bandara, “Application of Signal Processing Techniques for Modelling of Slot Discharges in Generators”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019
⮚ Venkatesh Srinivasan, Deepshikha Kumari, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Two Dimensional Cellular Automaton for Lightning Leader Propagation and Prediction in Giant South Indian Heritage Monument”, IEEE Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (2021), India
⮚ Venkatesh Srinivasan, Deepshikha Kumari, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “An Innovative Framework for Lightning Leader Prediction and Protection of Heritage Mangrove Forests Using Cellular Automata”, IEEE Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT) (2021), India
⮚ W.M.S.C Samarasinghe, J.R.S.S Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and Aruna U.A.W. Gunawardena, “Aging Assessment of Transformer Pressboard Insulation by Micro-strip Ring Resonator at GHz Frequencies”, IEEE Trans. on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol . 24, No. 3, June 2017. pp. 1923-1930.
⮚ W.M.S.C. Samarasinghe, J.S.R Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, M.A.Careem, and A Gunawardane, “Moisture Estimation of Transformer Pressboard by Micro-strip Ring Resonatorat GHz Frequencies”, IEEE Trans on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol . 23, No. 3 pp. 1409-1417, June 2016.
⮚ W.M.S.C. Samarasinghe, J.N.N. Shereen, J.R.S.S. Kumara and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Power Transformer Pressboard Hotspot Simulation by Microwave Oven Heating”, Annual Transaction of Institution of Engineers, 2016.
⮚ B.M.S. Basnayake, L.W. Dilrukshi, K.M.M.H. Samarakoon, M.A.R.M. Fernando, J.R.S.S. Kumara, D.N. Uduwawala, “RF Antenna for Discharge Detection of Salt Polluted HV Insulators”, Proceeding of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, No. 350, pp. 114, November 2014.
⮚ H.W.K.M. Amarasekara, P.A.G.S. Abeynayake, M.A.R.M. Fernando, A. Atputharajah, D.M.A.R. Uyanwaththa, S.D.G.S.P. Gunawardane, L. Gerdin, M.R. Keijser, M.W. Fåhraeus, I.M.K. Fernando, V. Cooray, “A Prefeasibility Study on Ocean Wave Power Generation for the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka: Electrical Feasibility”, International Journal of Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Grids, Vol. 10. No.2, 2014, pp. 73-93.
⮚ S.Selvalojini, S.Sharmila, S.Thevaki, M.A.R.M. Fernando, A.Atputharajah, C.A.B. Karunarathna, “Distribution System Loss Reduction by Effective Phase Balancing”, Vidulka National energy symposium, SEA, Sri Lanka, 2013.
⮚ R.M. Tharaka, R.W.K.M. K.D. Bandara, S.G. Abeyrathne, A. Athputharajah, M.A.R.M. Fernando and D.N. Nawarathne, “A novel concept for static VAr compensators”, 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2013, pp. 660-664.
⮚ S. Arunprasanth, A. Atputharajah, P.J. Binduhewa, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and S.G. Abeyrathne, “Dynamic reactive power compensator (DRPC) for unbalance load reactive power compensation”, 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2013, pp. 531-536.
⮚ A. Arunprasnath, C. Vivekananthan, M. Anparasan, M.A.R.M. Fernando, A. Atputharajah, and U. R. Ratnayake, “A Case Study on a new Pumped Storage Power Plant to Sri Lanka in 2016”, Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. 1, Part B, 488-495, 2011.
⮚ A. Mahalingam, A. Azhar, C. Vivekananthan, A. Atputharajah and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Energy security concerns of coal power plants in the Sri Lankan electricity system”, 2nd IEEE International conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET’10), December 2010, Kandy Sri Lanka.
⮚ A. Ariyasinghe, C. Warnakulasooriya, J.R.S.S. Kumara and M.A.R.M. Fernando “Optimizing Medium Voltage Underground Distribution Network with Minimized Sheath and Armour Losses”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019.
⮚ D. Sooriyagoda, J.R.S.S. Kumara, S. Navaratne, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Harmonic Analysis of New Breaker Switched Capacitor Bank Installation: A Case Study”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019.
⮚ A. Gajananan, C. Gajanayake, M.A.R.M. Fernando, A. Atputharajah, and C. A. B. Karunarathna,“Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation in MV/LV Distribution System, A case study in Kandy area” Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. 1, Part B, pp. 234-240, 2012.
⮚ A. Ananthasingam, R. Shailajah, N. Yoganathan, S. Arunprasanth, A. Atputharajah, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Study of Northern Province Medium Voltage Network Interconnection with the Sri Lankan Power Grid”, Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. 1, Part B, pp. 160-168, 2012.
⮚ A. Arunaprasanth, C. Vivekananthan, A. Atputharajah and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Integrated Solution for Power System Stability – case studies on IEEE 12 bus and Sri Lankan Transmission Networks”, Sixth IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS2011), Kandy, Sri Lanka, pp. 398-403, August 2011.
⮚ K.G.N.B. Abeywickrama, M.A.R.M. Fernando, S.M. Gunbanski, C.M.B. Ekanayake and J.A.S.B. Jayasinghe “A Study of Power Frequency Magnetic Field (PFMF) Distribution at Kirbathkumbura Grid Sub-Station”, Trans. on IEE-Sri Lanka, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 17-21, August 2005
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando, W.M.L.B. Narampanawa, R.M.H.M. Ratnayake and G.A. Jayantha, “Condition Assessment of Stator Insulation During Drying, Wetting and Electrical Ageing”, IEEE Trans on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 20. No. 6, 2081-2090, December 2013.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski, “Ageing of Silicone Rubber Insulators in Coastal and Inland Tropical Environment”, IEEE Trans. on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 326-333, April 2010.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski "Performance of Nonceramic Insulators under Tropical Field Conditions", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 15, No.1, pp. 355-360, January 2000.
⮚ C.M.B. Ekanayake, S.M. Gubanski and M.A.R.M. Fernando “Application of Dielectric Response for Measurements for Estimating Moisture Content in Power Transformers”, KIEEE on Electrophysics and Applications, Vol. 4-c, No. 3, pp.81-90, 2004.
⮚ C.F. Ten, M.A.R.M. Fernando and Z.D. Wang, “Dielectric Properties Measurements of Transformer Oil, Paper and Pressboard with the effect of Moisture and Ageing”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Vancouver Canada, pp. 727-730, October 2007.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando, and S.M. Gubanski, “Analysis of Leakage Current Wave Forms for Field-aged and New Composite Insulators”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena(CEIDP), Minneapolis USA, pp. 350-353, October 1997.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando, and S.M. Gubanski, “Leakage Current Patterns on Artificially Polluted Composite Insulators”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena(CEIDP), San Francisco USA, pp. 394-397, October 1996.
⮚ A. D. Silva, J.R.S.S. Kumara, V. Herath, M.A.R.M. Fernando and S. Athukorala, “Effectiveness of Methods Practiced to Clean Biological Growths on MV Porcelain Insulators – A Case Study”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando “A comprehensive Study of Silicone Rubber Insulators with Different Creapage Distances”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. XXXXIV, No. 01, pp. 21-31, January 2011.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando, S.M. Gubanski, A. Kyaruzi, S.J. Pietr and J. Matula, “Effects of Biological Contamination on Insulator Performance”, IEEE Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials, X’an China, pp. 797-801, June 2000
⮚ G.A.T.N Aravinda, D.C Attaragama, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, G.A Jayantha and J.S.S Kumara, “Condition Monitoring of Current Transformers-Using Frequency Dielectric Spectroscopy” 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2013, pp. 168-173.
⮚ M.A.A.P. Bandara, B.S.H.M.S.Y. Matharage, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, G.A. Jayantha, “Condition Assessment of Current Transformers - Chemical and Electrical analysis of transformer oil”, Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. 1, Part B, pp. 176-184, 2012.
⮚ C. Ekanayake, S.M. Gubanski, K.D. Mularachchi and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Diagnostic of Power Transformers in Sri Lanka: Application of Dielectric Spectroscopy in Frequency Domain”, IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation, CincinnatiUSA, pp. 593-596, October 2001.
⮚ G.A. Jayantha, and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “Field Experience of Generator Stator Insulation Monitoring and Failures in Sri Lanka”, 7th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2012, IIT Madras, India, Paper No. 171, August 2012.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando and G.A. Jayantha, “Laboratory and Field Investigation of Generator Stator Insulation”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. XXXXIV, No. 02, pp. 21-31, April 2011.
⮚ W.M.S.C. Samarasinghe, S. Manojithan, S. Subhankan, V. Suges, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and J.R.S.S. Kumara, “Condition Assessment of Field Aged Transformer Oils Up to 40 Years”, 10th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2015, pp. 122-127, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
⮚ N. W. N. J. Nanayakkara, W.M.L.B.Naranpanawe, M.A.R.M. Fernando, J. R. S. S. Kumara, C. S. Kalpage, K.R.B. Herath, “Thermally and corona aged coconut and mineral oil impregnated transformer solid insulation–assessed by FDS, tensile strength and visual observations”, Annual Transaction of Institution of Engineers, pp. 171-181, October 2014.
⮚ Selvaraj Thirumalini, Venkatesh Srinivasan, Simona Raneri, Manjula Fernando, Kunal Kakria, and Simon Jayasingh, “Response of organic lime mortars to thermal and electrical shocks due to lightning strikes“, MDPI Sustainability Journal, September 2020, Vol 12, Issue 17, 7182.
⮚ S. Venkatesh, SrisailamSreedhar, S. Thirumalini, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and Sarath Kumara, “Lightning Protection of Ancient Chola Monument in South India Based on Three-Dimensional Geometric and Electro-Geometric Techniques”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9 Issue-3, January 2020, pp 988-994.
⮚ S. Venkatesh, S. Thirumalini, S. Chandrasekaran, S. Sreedhar, K. Kakria, M.A.R.M. Fernando and J.R.S.S. Kumara, “Three Dimensional Implementation of Modified Rolling Sphere Method for Lightning Protection of Giant Medieval Chola Monuments in South India”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019,Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019.
⮚ U.K.R.M.S. Rajapaksha,J.R.S.S. Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, K.A.S. Susantha, S. Venkatesh, and D.K Jayaratne, “Possible Lightning Hazards to Humans near Gaint Ancient Stupa”, 14th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2019, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2019.
⮚ A. Bandara, C. Ratnayake, D. Ambepitiya, S. Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, S. Venkatesh, and D.K. Jayaratne, “Lightning Risk Analyses on Protected Sri Lankan Heritage Stupas”, 13th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2018, IIT Ropar, Roparnagar, India, December 2018, pp. 291-296.
⮚ B.T. Hemamali, D.G.A.R. Lakmali, H.M.T.M. Kumari, M.A.R.M. Fernando and J.R.S.S. Kumara, “Lightning Effect on Copper and Optical Fiber (FTTN) Access Networks of Telecommunication Systems”, Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. XLIX, No. 01, pp. 53-65, 2016.
⮚ A.W.M.B. Wijekoon, M.A.R.M. Fernando and K.P.S.C. Jayaratne, “Study of Property Damages Due to Lightning in Sri Lanka”, Trans. of Institution of Engineers (SL), Vol. 1, Part B, pp. 464-471, 2011.
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando and V. Cooray, “Lightning surges at distribution transformer secondary”, Fifth International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS2010), Mangalore, India, pp. 148-153, July/August 2010
⮚ M.A.R.M. Fernando, B.S.H.M.S.Y. Matharage, M.A.A.P. Bandara, G.A. Jayantha and C.S. Kalpage, “Performance of Coconut oil as an Alternative Transformer Liquid Insulation” IEEE Trans on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 887-898, June 2013.
⮚ B. S. H. M. S. Y. Matharage, M.A.R.M. Fernando, E. Tuncer, M. A. A. P. Bandara, and C. S. Kalpage, “Performance of Coconut Oil as Transformer Liquid Insulation During Ageing and Simulated Thermal and Electrical faults”, IEEE CEIDP 2012, Montreal Canada, pp. 839-842, October 2012.
⮚ N. W. N. J. Nanayakkara, K. P. Madubhashini, P. Y. C. D. Samarajeewa, M.A.R.M. Fernando, J. R. S. Kumara and C. S. Kalpage, “Condition Assessment of Coconut Oil Impregnated Solid Insulation of the Transformer”, 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2013, pp. 179-184.
⮚ Sarath Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and Chandrakantha Kalpage, “Comparison of Coconut/ Sesame/ Castor Oils and Their Blends for Transformer Insulation”, 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017.
⮚ W.M.L.B Naranpanawe, M.A.R.M. Fernando, J.R.S.S Kumara, E.M.S.N Naramapanawa, and C.S Kalpage, “Performance Analysis of Natural Esters as Transformer Liquid Insulation – Coconut, Castor and Sesame oils”, 8th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2013, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2013, pp. 105-109.
⮚ Dushantha Bandara, Sarath Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, and Chandrakantha Kalpage, “Possibility of Blending Sesame Oil with Field Aged Mineral Oil for Transformer Applications”, 12th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems ICIIS2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017
⮚ Manjula Fernando “අහස උඩ කැරකෙන ලොකුම බලාගාරයෙන් වැඩ නොගන්න අපූරු රට - සූර්ය තාප පැනල සෑම නිවසකටම සපයන වැඩ පිළිවෙළක් දියත් කරන්න.”, 13th February 2022
⮚ Manjula Fernando, “Country should adapt to 4.0 industrial revolution trends”, Dailynews, Sepetember 2019, https://www.dailynews.lk/2019/09/09/finance/196280/country-should-adapt-40-industrial-revolution-trends-prof-manjula-fernando
⮚ Manjula Fernando “ස්වයං විනයක් ඇතිකර ගැනීමම බලශක්ති අර්බුදයෙන් ගොඩ එන මගකි.”, 12th February 2013